‘Seismic shift’: Native American women made significant gains in US midterms
Summary
The article reports that Native American women made historic gains in the U.S. midterm elections, winning major state, federal and tribal leadership roles. At least 75 Native women, non-binary and Two Spirit candidates won races, while at least 180 of 363 Indigenous candidates were elected overall.Key Facts
- Deb Haaland, a citizen of Laguna Pueblo, was elected governor of New Mexico.
- Peggy Flanagan, a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, was elected to represent Minnesota in the U.S. Senate and is set to become the chamber’s first Native American woman.
- Crystalyne Curley was elected the first woman to lead the Navajo Nation.
- Tina Abrams was elected the first woman to lead the Seneca Nation of Indians in its modern history.
- Mary Peltola’s Alaska Senate race remained undecided, so the article said she could join Flanagan in the Senate.
- At least 75 Native women, non-binary and Two Spirit candidates won races, according to Advance Native Political Leadership and ICT.
- A record 363 Indigenous candidates ran for local, state and federal office, and at least 180 won.
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